Built from the ground Up
Chris grew up in Melbourne, Australia, pushing weights in his lounge room at 14. What started as a way to get stronger for football became a passion, and all that effort into training and nutrition had to go somewhere. In 2019 at 26 he stepped on the bodybuilding stage for the first time, expecting ego and vanity but finding the opposite, a community of people cheering each other on, just wanting to be their best. That moment changed everything.
Bodybuilding became more than training or nutrition. It became a routine and mindset that gave structure no matter what life threw at him, a place to always get a win, whether that was a personal best, a better session or simply showing up on a hard day. Having worked shift work, played competitive sport, travelled extensively and undergone multiple surgeries from genetic and workplace injuries, Chris knows firsthand how easily life gets in the way of health and fitness goals. But through every setback he has always believed there is something positive to take from adversity, you just have to be willing to find it.
Your prep is built around a micro and macronutrient-focused nutrition and supplementation plan that delivers consistent, accurate results without risking deficiencies or health concerns. From day one, you’ll know your targets, understand why every adjustment is made and benefit from injury and fatigue management strategies.
Every step of your competition journey is covered including a program to develop a pro level physique, peak week and show-day protocols, posing, tanning and attire advice as well as your coach by your side, day in and day out throughout the prep. No two preps are the same, take the stress out of competition prep and join Team EPC below.
Coaching Experience
Chris began personal training in 2014 while completing a Bachelor of Food & Nutrition, majoring in Exercise Science at Deakin University. From early on, he developed a strong passion for training and the ability to change how people look, feel, perform and improve their health through evidence-based training and nutrition.
What started as a passion for helping both athletes and everyday overweight or obese individuals improve their physiques, health and confidence soon grew into Chris Barnden Coaching, before expanding into Elite Physique Coaching with coaches Scott and Holly joining the team.
Since 2017, the team has worked extensively with competitive bodybuilders from first-time competitors through to elite-level athletes. In 2025 alone, Elite Physique Coaching achieved record results including 34 first place medals, 8 overall titles and 2 Pro Cards.
Today, the team continues to focus on evidence-based coaching. This is based off training, nutrition and your biofeedback data to deliver the most efficient and effective individualised plans, helping you get the results you want faster than anyone else in the industry.
Whether your goal is to lose weight, build muscle, manage injuries or simply improve your overall health, navigating the world of fitness and nutrition can be overwhelming. Learn from a team of expert coaches and a qualified clinical nutritionist with Australia’s highest accreditation and over 20 years of combined experience.
Discover the most effective way to train and eat for your body and learn how to stay on track even when life gets in the way. With our approach, your diet works for you, not the other way around, so you’ll never have to miss out on social events or enjoy life less.
Competition Prep Coaching
Coached as an elite athlete with a periodised nutrition and supplementation plan for accurate and consistent results. You will have fatigue managed while being ready with time to spare for practise peak weeks. You will receive posing, show day necessities, tanning and attire advice as well as your coach present on show day to help every step of the way as it is a busy day! Take the stress out of comp prep and join Team EPC below.
Body Transformation Specialists
Whether your plan is to bulk up, slim down, tone or just improve general health, navigating health and fitness information can be confusing! Learn from a team of Coaches and a Nutritionist with both the highest qualification in Australia and 17 years of experience. Find out the best way to train and eat for your body and how to navigate life's hurdles without falling off the bandwagon! Your diet will never control your life or force you to miss out on social events.
Daily habits and long-term wellness built around your unique routine and goals.
Structured progressive overload programs designed to maximise hypertrophy and strength.
Peak condition strategies for athletes preparing for stage, sport or physique competitions.
Identifying and correcting dietary gaps through targeted nutrition strategies and whole food solutions.
Simultaneously lose fat and build muscle through precision nutrition and training protocols.
Evidence-based fat loss that lasts — no crash diets, no extreme restriction.
Total body overhauls with a clear visual goal, structured in phases for lasting results.
Coaching adapted around health conditions, dietary restrictions and medical considerations.
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Built from the ground Up
Chris grew up in Melbourne, Australia, pushing weights in his lounge room at 14. What started as a way to get stronger for football became a passion, and all that effort into training and nutrition had to go somewhere. In 2019 at 26 he stepped on the bodybuilding stage for the first time, expecting ego and vanity but finding the opposite, a community of people cheering each other on, just wanting to be their best. That moment changed everything.
Bodybuilding became more than training or nutrition. It became a routine and mindset that gave structure no matter what life threw at him, a place to always get a win, whether that was a personal best, a better session or simply showing up on a hard day. Having worked shift work, played competitive sport, travelled extensively and undergone multiple surgeries from genetic and workplace injuries, Chris knows firsthand how easily life gets in the way of health and fitness goals. But through every setback he has always believed there is something positive to take from adversity, you just have to be willing to find it.
Coaching Experience
Chris began personal training in 2014 while completing a Bachelor of Food & Nutrition, majoring in Exercise Science at Deakin University. From early on, he developed a strong passion for training and the ability to change how people look, feel, perform and improve their health through evidence-based training and nutrition.
What started as a passion for helping both athletes and everyday overweight or obese individuals improve their physiques, health and confidence soon grew into Chris Barnden Coaching, before expanding into Elite Physique Coaching with coaches Scott and Holly joining the team.
Since 2017, the team has worked extensively with competitive bodybuilders from first-time competitors through to elite-level athletes. In 2025 alone, Elite Physique Coaching achieved record results including 34 first place medals, 8 overall titles and 2 Pro Cards.
Today, the team continues to focus on evidence-based coaching. This is based off training, nutrition and your biofeedback data to deliver the most efficient and effective individualised plans, helping you get the results you want faster than anyone else in the industry.
Client Specialisations
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